Harry Redknapp has said the England Under-21 side are lacking direction and
has called for Glenn Hoddle to replace manager Stuart Pearce following their
exit from the European Under-21 Championships inb Israel.

Time for change: Glenn Hoddle would be a 'great choice to become the new Under-21', according to Harry RedknappPhoto: GETTY IMAGES

Pearce's side crashed out of the European Under-21 Championship after losing all three of their group games against Italy, Norway and the host nation.

Redknapp, who had been widely tipped to be named England manager before Roy Hodgson was awarded the job, thinks English football needs to change and there should be an overhaul in tactics.

"We do not know how to play football," the Queens Park Rangers manager said. "It [change] has to come from the very top of the game. That means manager Roy Hodgson getting involved with coaches at every level working in the same direction.

"In international football you cannot just hit and hope as you give the ball away. It's about possession, retaining the ball, controlling the game. We need coaches who believe in that ideal.

"The last time we had an England team which looked to be heading in the right direction was under Glenn Hoddle.